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Enjoy your garden goodies for seasons to come, learn the basics from canning simple fruits and vegetables to more complicated pressure canning processes for canning soups, meats, and sauces. This […]

Calling all spinners! No, this is not a cycling class. Nor is it another intro to spinning or drop spindle class. We asked fiber expert Amy Tyler what kinds of […]

Ritual is craft. It arises out of our human needs — whether that be to bear witness to transformation, a rite of passage, to tend our grief, or to become […]

Storytelling is one of the most foundational crafts of humankind. Stories have helped us interpret and understand the world, one another, and ourselves. The craft of bookmaking and binding also […]

Carve a bench! In this course, students will craft a bench using the techniques of green woodworking, utilizing freshly cut wood in shaping the legs and tenons. We will witness […]

Have you ever been curious what your land is trying to teach you about itself? Are you curious about learning the language of your wild spaces you interact with whether […]

In this full-day, hands-on workshop, we’ll explore the local and seasonal plant life of Cedar, Michigan to create unique, functional watercolor paints. Working with both cultivated and foraged plants from […]

Join us for a hands-on, heart-centered dive into the world of the ancient folk medicine, Fire Cider, and immune-supporting herbal remedies. In this class, we'll explore the rich history and […]

Back by popular demand...Described by artist Claire Wellesley-Smith as “no rules, no projected outcome. A record of days, but not a daily record.” Slow Stitching or stitch journaling is not necessarily […]

Do you feel stuck knowing what to do with holidays that feel complex? How do we do Thanksgiving with family when we are committed to pushing back on colonization? How […]

Discover the timeless art of band weaving in this immersive one-day workshop designed for beginners. Using a rigid heddle backstrap loom, participants will learn the foundational techniques of weaving narrow […]

Come down to the folk school on Saturday December 20th from 5pm - 7pm to craft shadow puppets for the Solstice Festival Puppet Show (Sunday, December 21st at 5pm). This […]

Akash, in Sanskrit, translates to “sky” or “ether.” In Hindu philosophy, Akash is known as the fifth element - alongside earth, water, fire, and air. Modern science points to the […]

Join green witch and naturalist Summer Hennessy for a guided journey through The Wheel of the Year, an ancient cycle of eight seasonal festivals marking the solstices, equinoxes, and their […]

We are outraged by the political violence happening at the hands of the state. When the world feels scary, it’s important that we gather, share our skills, and build a […]

Learn the craft of the beloved winter sport of cross country skiing! In this day long workshop, we'll cover the basics of cross country skiing from equipment to clothing, waxing, […]

The vision of a space that feeds the whole ecosystem and yourself is a dream for many. Plucking apples from trees that grow amongst berries, flowers, and plants that feed […]

Feeling alone or isolated? Feeling like you need to make art but don’t know where to start? Feeling like you just need to be with people, but don’t want to […]

Enjoy a living room style folk dance show by Nic

Learn the ancient art of making yarn by hand using simple tools. In this two-day class, you’ll explore the basics of spinning on a drop spindle, transform raw fleece into […]

Add some new life to well-loved clothing using basic darning and mending techniques! Students can bring some of their own clothes to darn and mend using tools and supplies provided […]

Come join Riley Kleve, teaching fiber artist and Minneapolis resident, for an evening presentation on notes and lessons learned from Minneapolis. Minnesota has mounted a beautiful resistance against political violence, incorporating […]

In this two-day workshop, you will make your own beautiful, unique, asymmetrical basket. Suitable for willing beginners and also for those who have made a basket before. You can use […]

Learn the basics of sewing by hand for a variety of uses in this half-day mini course. Have you ever wanted to do some basic mending? Would you like to create […]

Learn the craft of fly tying in a region with a wealth of freshwater streams and rivers! Go beyond the sport of fly fishing. Discover the world of hand-sourcing and […]

In this class, you'll learn the foundational skills needed to approach the craft of hand sewn leatherwork. You'll begin by creating a pattern, selecting your leather, and stitching a small […]

Join storyteller and coach Shea Petaja for a hands-on, heart-centered day of crafting stories that connect, move, and matter. Whether you’re re-writing the stories you tell yourself, building storytelling skills […]

Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to keep bees? Whether you’re just beginning to explore the idea or you’ve done the research and aren’t sure how to take […]

As the earth begins to thaw, and your mind turns to imagining your spring and summer gardens let Megan Gilger’s expertise in permaculture and regenerative garden design help guide your […]

Transform fluffy wool into a sturdy, whimsical sauna cap! Sauna caps are designed to support the ritual of sauna by regulating your body temperature. Just in time for Traverse City's […]

Practice the craft of willow basketry while creating the perfect vessel for hiking in the woods or toting things around town. In this three-day workshop, you will learn to make […]

Imagine stepping into your backyard this summer and harvesting fresh mushrooms you’ve grown yourself. Join Dr. James Reznich and Julie Botsford as they guide you in making shiitake and oyster […]

In this class, you'll learn the foundational skills needed to approach the craft of hand sewn leatherwork. You'll begin by creating a pattern, selecting your leather, and stitching a small […]

Spend two days immersed in the craft of hand sewn leather as you learn all of the skills necessary to take on your own leather-working projects. Students will have the […]

This class is a beginner's introduction to basic woodworking skills using power tools found in a standard workshop. The day will culminate in a completed charcuterie board that each participant […]

Learn the magic of radio! Students will experience what it takes to tell stories in an audio-only format. Broadcast journalists from Interlochen Public Radio will reveal the secrets of radio […]

Learn the basics of oil painting “en plein aire” with artist, Erin Wakeland. Erin will begin by introducing the basics of oil painting: how to mix paints, thin paints, and […]

Tree bark is a powerful material in basketry, and can be harvested from a wide range of trees in the world around us. In this workshop, we will learn to […]

Weaving through all things is a vast energetic field of wisdom and support called the Akashic Records. These Records are analogous to an infinite filing system in the Universe, an […]

This immersive, seasonally guided foraging course invites students to develop a deeper relationship with the landscapes of Northern Michigan. Moving beyond basic plant identification, this class explores wild foods as […]

Explore the magic of herbal medicine by learning how to turn plants into practical, skin-loving remedies. In this hands-on class, we’ll explore the art and science of crafting herbal salves […]

Creating and tending fire is one of the most uniquely human things there is. Connecting with fire through this ancient skill reconnects us to nature, our ancestors, our bodies, community, […]